ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7852, 14 July 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE NEW THEATRE. Tho coutinuons picture entertainment at the New Theatre was again bountiful, ly patronised throughout yesterday. Tho change of programme to-day will include a fiuo travel series, "Scenes iu Barletta.” The Italian seaport town of Barletta is located on an isiaud in tho Adriatic Sea, which is connected with the mainland by a bridge. Barletta, the seat of an archbishopric, is notable for its historic associations, quaint architecture and superb Gothic cathedral. A magnificent scenic production, "Roja Valley,'’ is calculated to charm everyone. The Bison Western drama (an exclusive number). "The Red Avenger,” is an interesting study, accomplished with tho usual excellence of the films of that make. Another exclusive item, "The Vindication of John.” a stirring Western picture-piny by the Champion Company, is of a type which is always clamorously applauded. Other productions will include "The Bachelor and tho Baby” (Vitagrapii drama), "Raise Love and True” (nubia comedy), and "A Close Shave” (S. and A. comedy). Tho new programme will be shown continuously from 11 a.m. till 11 o’clock tonight. HIS MAJESTY’S. Tho new programme presented at Hit Majesty’s hist night supplied material for a first-class moving picture entertainment. In these days when nothing iu any sort of life in any country is safo from being exploited by the moving jiicture man, there is scope for much variety in such a selection of pictures as may be oifered in a programme of a dozen films or more, and this last selection submitted at His Majesty’s fulfils all that the most exacting could expect. The first film shown was tho i’atho Gazette in the Australian edition. It embraced sundry social and public functions, some views of hustling comers of Sydney, and a couple of football games and tno crowds watching them —a fairly varied and comprehensive choice. Ear away from beyond Australia come views of tho Nile and the fellaheen who live along the banks at work and at play and generally following up tho business of living. Of another and still more varied style was a Biblical film telling the story of Jael and Sisera —two scriptural characters of whom few of the audience knew a great deal. Tho story had to do with one of the many adventures of the Israelites before they had got out of bondage. A film of a more serious character described the production of Manila fibre, and another gave some fine views of volcanic country. "Spiders and their Flay” was a most instructive natural history study. There wore several picture stories, all of them well acted iu good settings Tho best of several comic films was entitled "Mandy’s Social Whirl,” an amusing talo about the presentation of tho wrong letter of introduction, which resulted in a very fresh and now housemaid being introduced in a smart household as a prospective daughter-in-law. The programme will he repeated this evening. "THE ARCADIANS.” Tho crowded house each evening tho. roughly testifies to tho popularity of “The Arcadians” at the Opera Mouse. The scenic effects, tho rich dressing, and the complete ami capable manner in which it is staged make the play well worth seeing. "Tho Arcadians” wiU b» repeated this evening. CALEDONIAN ENTERTAINERS. The above combination will inaugurate a season of two nights at the Town Hall to-morrow, when they , will a varied and refined programme, consisting of musical gems, fascinating comedies, humorous monologues and tho latest song successes, coupled with an entirely now exhibition of bail punching, rope skipping and shadow sparring by' Mr Dave Smith, New Zealand’s champion middleweight boxer of the world. Tho entertainment is styled "a nicht wi* the auld sangs,” and makes an appeal to those who admire high-class programmes which also contain popular features. Included in tho organisation are the Caledonian, Quartette Party, Mr Edward Headlam, a monologue entertainer from the Queen’s Hall, Loudon; Mr Tom McLean (basso). Mr Colin Cameron (tenor), Mr Robert Ferguson (baritone), and a Scotch comedian, Mr Jock Willis, who is termed the Harry Lander of the south. Tho principal attraction will bo Mr Dave Smith in a refined athletic display, illustrating tho different exercises by which athletes fit themselves to undergo severe and sustained efforts in tho ring. Tho box plan is open at the Dresden and day saietf may bo purchased at Abel's.

THEATRE ROYAL. The current programme at the Theatr® Royal by Fullers' Vaudeville Company was responsible for a woll-fllled auditorium last evening. The comedy specialty “turn" by Watts and Lucas, Mr Joe Watts’s Lancashire clog dancing, and Miss Madge Lucas’s contortion act are among the principal attractions- Misa Maud Fanning, the Elliott Sisters, Mr Arthur Elliott, Miss Ettae Williams, and Mr George Jones are also among the mast popular performers. The programme will be repeated this evening. . FULLERS' SKATING RINK. The Olympia Rink is still enjoying much popularity, and each session is well attended by a throng of eager skaters who never seem to weary of gliding around to the strains of the Olympia band. Most of the rinkers who appear on the polished floor are well skilled in the fascinating art of roller skating, and many of those who have been attending the 6 o’clock beginners' sessions have now qualified for the evening and other sessions. Last evening a large attendance witnessed the distribution of trophies to prize-winners of the various competitions of the fancy dress of Wednesday last. Miss Carroll and Mr Scott were the winners of the two principal events —the fancy dress competitions. The results of the Votes for the prizes at the carnival wens as follow: —Best fancy dress, Mies Carroll (cutlery or hair brushes); Mr Scott (tea-eet or dressing case). Most graceful skaters, Miss Asher (skates); Mr B. Nathan (skates). Best waltzing couple Miss' Asher (work set) ; Mr B. Nathan (cigar cose). Most original costume, Mr J. Sneddon (pair brushes). Miss Outrim (hair brushes). Best-dressed couple. Miss Rittenburg (glove box), Mr Scott (flask). Most comical costume, Mies J. Perkins (shoe horns), Mr Salek (flask). Best l fancy skater,. Miss V. Asher (hag), Mr B. Nathan (cigarette case). Bam dance. Miss V. Asher (work set), Mr H. Lees shaving set). Two-step, Mias Asher (card case), Mr Bryant (card case). ■ Mile handicap, Mr McDonald (medal).